Bostonian Society, founded in 1881, is the historical society for the city of Boston. It offers library and museum collections, which date from the 17th to the 21st century, exhibitions on the American Revolution and Bostons neighborhoods, and various programs for adults and children. The society provides a comprehensive historical and educational resource. It operates the Old State House, as a museum of Boston history, and is available for meetings and events rental to the members of the society. Its chamber is used as an exhibit area and multipurpose room, and the primary function space for intimate and memorable dinners and receptions. Bostonian Society s museum collection includes more than 6,500 artifacts and works of art, including maritime objects, military items, oil paintings, prints and drawings, fire fighting equipment, relics, and objects from Boston businesses. Its library collections consist of a wide range of textual and visual material, including books, photographs, architectural drawings, maps, manuscript collections, ephemera, and scrapbooks.